Kenneth Blankenship, 43, of Nashua, was arrested on June 22 in connection with a burglary at an auto dealership which allegedly took place late last year. Courtesy photo/Nashua Police Department

NASHUA – Kenneth Blankenship, 43, of Nashua, was taken into custody on June 22 in connection with a burglary at an auto dealership which allegedly took place on Nov. 30, 2024.

According to the Nashua Police Department, officers reviewed video surveillance which showed Blankenship breaking into the dealership, stealing a set of keys and driving away with a car. A short time later, he was observed returning to the dealership, leaving the original car and stealing a different car.

On March 23 of this year, Blankenship was stopped by State Police in Boscawen for allegedly driving a stolen vehicle.

He was later charged with burglary and theft by unauthorized taking of more than $1,501.

Blankenship was held on $250 cash bail pending his arraignment in Nashua District Court on June 23.

Under state law, if convicted, he could face up to 22 years in prison, up to 10 years of probation and up to $8,000 in fines.